Recycled PET Power Mesh Fabric for Coats — Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Power Mesh Fabric for Coats: Specification, Uses and Sourcing Notes
Recycled PET Power Mesh Fabric is the version buyers specify for coats when the base material is fixed by performance rather than by price. This entry sets out what the material actually changes, which specification to write into the tech pack, and where the cost sits — the three questions that decide whether the item passes bulk approval.
What it is
Recycled PET gives power mesh fabric its strength and surface character. In practice that means the fabric behaves differently in cutting, in finishing and in wear: shrinkage allowance has to be built into the spec. Buyers who specify the material up front avoid the most common failure — an item that looks right on the sample card and behaves differently in bulk.
Typical specification
| Item | Power Mesh Fabric |
|---|---|
| Base material | Recycled PET |
| Standard size | 160 gsm |
| Common finishes | Epoxy Doming, Pearlescent Coating, Enzyme Wash Finish |
| Processes | Garment Washing, Embroidery, Anodising |
| Typical application | Coats |
| Related applications | Home Curtains, Outdoor Tents, Skirts, Workwear |
| Test standard | ISO 9001 |
| Usual packing | 500 pieces per polybag, 2000 per carton |
Properties that matter in buying
- Dimensional stability — 2% allowance is built into the spec before cutting.
- Colour fastness — tested to ISO 9001 on the actual base material, not on a substitute.
- Mechanical performance — cycle life after 30 cycles or washes.
- Compliance — ISO 9001 documentation issued with the shipment.
- Consistency — the approved counter sample becomes the reference for every reorder.
Common uses
- Socks
- Boots
- Caps
- Outdoor Tents
- Footwear
- Underwear
How to specify it
- Name the base material in the tech pack, not just the item.
- Fix the size and tolerance in writing before sampling starts.
- Approve a counter sample made from the actual bulk base material.
- Order the test report against the standard your market requires.
- Retain a golden sample at the factory and a second one with you.
Related reading
Related specifications on this site cover fleece fabric, velcro hook tape, embroidery thread, rib knit fabric, and the processes most often paired with power mesh fabric include weft knitting, garment washing, die casting.
If you are comparing suppliers, send us the spec they quoted against. We will quote the same spec and show you where the difference sits.
